Plural leadership is the norm for every church: “appoint elders in every city as I directed you.” “Elders” is plural and “in every town” is singular. It indicates multiple elders serving each church on Crete (1:5). Each reference to local church elders demonstrates plurality as the New Testament practice (see Acts 14:23; 15:22; 20:17 that show this same pattern of plurality). Paul’s reason for plurality within even small congregations makes sense. It provides accountability, support, and encouragement, increased wisdom, and diversity of gifts to increase ministry effectiveness.

Phil Newton

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Casseroles, Poultry	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Carrot — finely chopped
1	sm	Onion — finely chopped
3	lg	Mushrooms — finely chopped
2	tb	Butter
1	c	Champagne — or dry white
		Wine
2		Chicken breasts, halved,
		Boned, skinned
		Salt and pepper — to taste
1/2	c	Heavy cream
1/4	c	Champagne — or white wine
		Salt and pepper — to taste
		Parsley — finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

           SAUCE:
In a heatproof casserole, make a bed of carrot, onion, and mushrooms. Add
butter cut into thin slices and add champagne or wine. Place chicken
breasts on top of the mixture. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper,
cover the casserole, and bake chicken in a moderate oven (325^) basting it
frequently withthe liquid from the casserole for 50-60 minutes or until it
is tender. Remove chicken to a platter and keep warm. Cook sauce uncovered
over moderate heat until it is reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream and
champagne or wine and pour sauce through a sieve. Season with salt and
pepper and a little finely chopped parsley. Pour sauce over the chicken
breasts and garnish the platter with braised celery and sauteed pimentos.
Recipe By     : The Hammersmith Farm Cookbook
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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